Hikmat Hajiyev, foreign policy advisor to Azerbaijan’s president, met with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in Tehran to discuss political, economic, and regional security cooperation.

Why It Matters:

The North-South Transport Corridor, a key trade route linking Russia, Iran, and India via Azerbaijan, remains a strategic priority for both nations.

Key Points:

  • The meeting followed previous discussions in Baku, with both sides reaffirming the corridor’s importance.
  • Hajiyev also met with Iranian presidential advisor Mehdi Sanaei to focus on trust-building, regional cooperation, and expanding economic ties.
  • His visit, made at Iran’s invitation, signals ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic and trade relations.

 

214